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USCCB reports decline in abuse allegations against Catholic clergy
“902 allegations were reported by 855 victims-survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy,” the report said, compared with 1,308 allegations... Read more
‘Math as path to God’ a hot topic at Society of Catholic Scientists conference
Harvard professor Martin Nowak focused on math as a path to God during a presentation at the 2025 annual conference... Read more
Apostolate helps grandparents pass on the faith to their grandchildren
Many grandparents feel helpless when it comes to passing on the faith to their grandchildren. “Grandly” is a Catholic apostolate... Read more
Pew report: How the global religious landscape changed from 2010 to 2020
The latest Pew report found that Islam outpaced every world religion in population from 2010 to 2020, though Christianity remained... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges calm and restraint as ICE protests erupt in Los Angeles
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles issued a statement calling for “restraint and calm” after protests sparked by ICE... Read more
Bishops to Congress: AI must support dignity of person, common good
“We urge lawmakers to heed the call of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, to help ensure that AI is... Read more
Catholic bishops express ‘profound disappointment’ over Texas Dream Act reversal
A federal judge has overturned the long-standing “Texas Dream Act” in a move the state’s Catholic bishops say undermines “just”... Read more
Nebraska diocese celebrates sixth set of brothers who have become priests
As of May 24, the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, can boast of six sibling groups of brothers who have become... Read more
Catholic journalist Ross Douthat discusses Pope Leo, religious revival, JD Vance
Ross Douthat shared his thoughts on all things American and Catholic in an interview with Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News... Read more
Religious freedom expert says the West uses a ‘suffocation technique on religion’
Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback recently spoke with OIDAC Europe about challenges to religious freedom. Read more
New therapy model offers 24/7 Catholic support through voice messaging
Catholic psychologist Greg Bottaro has launched a program called Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship to provide a new take on traditional... Read more
7 Dominican brothers ordained priests by Sydney archbishop in Washington, D.C.
On June 4 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., seven Dominican brothers... Read more
U.S. State Department will destroy contraceptives earmarked for foreign aid programs
The State Department plans to destroy a reserve of artificial contraceptives that was previously set aside for distribution in developing... Read more
Archdiocese of Washington announces major cutbacks, layoffs
The Archdiocese of Washington has announced plans to “cut spending, reduce its workforce, and restructure departments” to combat “crippling economic... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to leaders of ecclesial movements: ‘Christian life is not lived in isolation’
Christians must not attempt to live out the promises of Christ alone, Leo told a delegation in Rome for the... Read more
Eucharistic Pilgrimage calls for ‘silent witness’ as anti-Catholic protests intensify
During a Thursday press conference, several pilgrims spoke about the challenges of encountering the protests and the solace they’ve received... Read more
‘Fidelity Month’ meant to bring Americans back to God and patriotism, philosopher says
“Faith in God, fidelity to spouses and families, patriotism, and love for country and community have always been the glue... Read more
Bishops warn artificial intelligence ‘can never replicate the soul’
A letter from D.C.-area bishops urges Christians to discern “how to speak and live the Gospel amid the new language... Read more
Petition to Pope Leo XIV to remove German cardinal gains over 60K signatures
Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week: Read more
50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization sparks pilgrimages
This month the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is hosting two pilgrimages to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of... Read more
